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Introducing Einstein's relativity : a deeper understanding / Ray d'Inverno and James Vickers.
Math/Physics/Astronomy Library QC173.55 .D56 2022
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- D'Inverno, Ray, author.
- Vickers, J. A. G., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Relativity (Physics).
- Black holes (Astronomy).
- Gravitation.
- Cosmology.
- Calculus of tensors.
- cosmology.
- Physical Description:
- xiv, 605 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2022]
- Summary:
- "The main aim of this textbook is to provide students with a sound mathematical introduction coupled to an understanding of the physical insights needed to explore the subject. Indeed, the book follows Einstein in that it introduces the theory very much from a physical point of view. After introducing the special theory of relativity, the basic field equations of gravitation are derived and discussed carefully as a prelude to first solving them in simple cases and then exploring the three main areas of application. This new edition contains a substantial extension content that considers new and updated developments in the field. Topics include coverage of the advancement of observational cosmology, the detection of gravitational waves from colliding black holes and neutron stars, and advancements in modern cosmology. Einstein's theory of relativity is undoubtedly one of the greatest achievements of the human mind. Yet, in this book, the author makes it possible for students with a wide range of abilities to deal confidently with the subject. Based on both authors' experience teaching the subject this is achieved by breaking down the main arguments into a series of simple logical steps. Full details are provided in the text and the numerous exercises while additional insight is provided through the numerous diagrams. As a result this book makes an excellent course for any reader coming to the subject for the first time while providing a thorough understanding for any student wanting to go on to study the subject in depth" -- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Special Relativity
- The Formalism of Tensors
- Black Holes
- Gravitational Waves
- Cosmology.
- Notes:
- Previous edition: Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1992.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780198862024
- 0198862024
- 9780198862031
- 0198862032
- OCLC:
- 1250305529
- Publisher Number:
- 99993695330
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